Drawing of a house with a lock symbol

In the event of a criminal or violent act occurring on the Largo Campus, the College will lockdown the entire campus including the Center for the Performing Arts.

Upon the initial threat or notification, the entire campus will lockdown which includes all buildings and exterior areas. While the Prince George's Community College Department of Public Safety (DPS) may initiate a lockdown based on a reported incident; any individual observing a serious threat should call 911, and also notify the DPS Emergency Communications Center at 301-546-0111. Examples of emergencies that result in a building lockdown include an active threat, or a hostage situation.

Lockdown Protocol

  1. Remain calm. Use common sense. Do not jeopardize your safety or the safety of others.
  2. Seek shelter in the nearest room with a locking door if possible. Close, lock, and move away from doors and windows. Turn off lights. Remain quiet. Turn cell phones to vibrate.
  3. If outdoors or in parking lots, immediately take shelter in the nearest building.
  4. Law enforcement’s first priority is to locate and stop the assailant or threat. When the police arrive, follow their instructions. Put down any items in your hands and immediately raise your hands. Keep hands visible at all times. Be prepared for a police investigation including witness interviews.
  5. Do not leave unless instructed to by law enforcement authorities; Remain in place and alert for emergency communications or further instructions which may include staying in lockdown, moving to another location, or evacuating.
  6. If moving to another location or evacuating, please use the fire exit stairwells. DO NOT USE ELEVATORS TO EVACUATE.
  7. When the threat has ended and emergency personnel determine if the building is safe for return, DPS personnel will initiate the ALL-CLEAR notification via Owl Alert. DPS, contract security, faculty, and staff will assist in alerting individuals.
  8. Communications and Marketing will update and provide current public information releases to both internal and external media audiences.
  9. DPS in collaboration with other departments will conduct an incident debrief for the Emergency Leadership Team.